
QTerminals Kramer Halts Autonomous Terminal Tractor Trial in Rotterdam
QTerminals Kramer ended its autonomous terminal tractor trial in Rotterdam due to slow tech development and high costs.
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QTerminals Kramer ended its autonomous terminal tractor trial in Rotterdam due to slow tech development and high costs.

A key rail freight line from the Port of Rotterdam to its hinterland faces extended closure due to track subsidence.
Rising prices for B100 and LBM biofuels are eroding their cost advantage compared to VLSFO, impacting compliance strategies.

Two transport company directors were acquitted of bribery and forgery charges in Rotterdam, despite unusual payments.

Dutch Customs arrested two suspected drug smugglers near a container terminal in the Port of Rotterdam after a drone pursuit
Rotterdam's biofuel bunker prices are climbing due to expensive feedstock, even as conventional fuel costs decline.
Rotterdam's Innovation Quay will feature advanced technologies for cleaner, smarter, and safer port operations during World Port Days.

Contargo warns customers about potential freight disruptions and intermodal service interruptions at the Port of Rotterdam due to a strike.

Norway's Digitoll initiative will mandate new digital customs reporting for freight transport starting September 15, 2026

ECT Rotterdam, part of Hutchison Ports, announced record revenue and operating profit for the year 2025

The Netherlands has dropped to ninth on the Paris MoU White List, despite fewer detentions of its ships
Conventional bunker fuel prices rose in Rotterdam and Singapore, while biofuel blends saw reductions, restoring their cost advantage.
The European Commission has approved a 50/50 LNG bunkering joint venture between CMA CGM and TotalEnergies for the ARA region.
SOHAR Port and Freezone saw a 52% cargo throughput increase in H1, driven by higher transshipment and breakbulk growth
Rotterdam's B30-VLSFO and B30-LSMGO biofuel bunker prices, along with conventional fuels, have increased over the past week.

Primark has recalled a 101 Dalmatians wallet in the Netherlands over excessive phthalate content, posing health risks.
Sunoco Marine and Verde Marine Energy have partnered to expand marine fuel offerings in the ARA and UK bunker markets.
Sunoco Marine and Verde Marine Energy have partnered to extend bunker fuel supply services to the ARA region and the UK.

Hapag-Lloyd has acquired a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II in Rotterdam to secure long-term automated terminal capacity

Rotterdam is establishing itself as a vital CO₂ export hub for German industrial emitters, utilizing pipeline, barge, and rail.

A court in Rotterdam ruled a carrier was not liable for two cashew nut shipments diverted by fraud in France.

Hurkens Transport has acquired Van der Bas Transport, expanding its fleet to approximately 85 trucks and 130 trailers.
Fuel oil stocks in the ARA hub increased 5% in August, rising 17% since May but remaining 34% below February levels

Ocean Network Express (ONE) is moving its Zealand container operations to Kalundborg Port, adding weekly feeder calls and direct links to…

Damen installed Oceanbird's first Wing 560 wingsail on Wallenius Wilhelmsen's MV Tirranna in Rotterdam to enhance fuel efficiency
Rotterdam's Harbour Master will enforce mandatory mass flow meter compliance for bunkering from September 1.

One person died and several were injured in a serious incident at a tank terminal in Rotterdam-Europoort.

Rotterdam World Gateway is investing 500 million euros to expand its Maasvlakte 2 container terminal, adding a fourth berth.

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten visited the Port of Rotterdam as industry leaders highlighted investment barriers and grid congestion…

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten visited APM Terminals Maasvlakte II to discuss competitiveness and future infrastructure.
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